Controls over the preparation and signing of cheques include all of the following except:

(a) authorized personnel in the finance department should be responsible for signing the cheques.

(b) the cheque requisition and supporting documents should be cancelled (stamped) when the cheque is signed.

(c) the signed cheque and the supporting documents should be returned to the accounts payable clerk for review and mailing.

(d) pre-numbered cheques should be used.